HEALTH TRENDS, ISSUES AND CONCERNS

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HEALTH TRENDS, ISSUES AND CONCERNS

(National Level)THEEXISTINGNATIONAL LAWSRELATED TO HEALTH TRENDSREPRODUCTIVE HEALTH LAWLaw in the Philippines that guarantees universal access to methods of contraception, fertility control, sexual education, and maternal careWHAT IS REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH?state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease relating to the reproductive system and to its function and processesFAMILY PLANNING

a program that provides information and a means for couples and individuals to have the desired number of children that they can raise responsibly.

they also provide access to safe, effective, affordable, non-abortifacient, modern, natural and artificial methods of pregnancy planning.ImportanceTo Mothers: - taking a 2-3 year interval for delivery helps a mother recover and regain health- gives time and opportunity to give sufficient attention to their families and themselves.-may also prevent from unexpected pregnancyTo Children-they get quality time and attention from their parents and have more opportunity to enjoy and be secure knowing that their needs are being provided.To Fathers- lightens their burdenand responsibility in supporting his family

To Family- have more opportunities to enjoy each other's company and enables them to have savings that can be used for emergencies...etcTo The Community

- better job opportunities and extra resources- the community will be a healthful place to live in and more time will be available to socialize among community members and participate in other socio- civic activities- improves economic and social statusTo The Country and the Worldresources can be reduced and sanitation control would be more effective- the use ofWHAT IS RESPONSIBLE PARENTHOOD?What do parents do?- plans and works to meet the goals of their family

- plan the desired number, spacing and timing of their children based on their health status, socio-economic concerns and religious convictions

-respond to the need of their childrenPARENTHOOD- considered as a natural outcome of marriage- it is about raising children and supporting their need, teaching, loving and caring for them- one of the most important duties in our society3 Rs to consider before becoming parents- it means centering on someone else's needs besides one's own

ReasonResourcesResponsibilitiesRESPONSIBILITIES OF PARENTS- set aside a quantity and quality of time to spend with children- learn about age-appropriate development to have realistic expectations- teach rules to ensure the health and safety of children- give love and affection- teach with a positive attitude- teach moral and ethical values